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Band finishes sixth in first contest

The Sound of Springtown returned from their first marching contest of the season with two trophies.

At the Sound of Fall Marching Contest in Princeton Oct. 6, the band finished third out of the 12 4A groups to compete and sixth overall out of 23 schools.

In the preliminary round, SOS was exceptional, finishing fifth out of all schools.

Final results were:

1. North Lamar (Current 4A state champions)

2. Royse City (5A)

3. Canton (4A)

4. Garland (6A)

5. Melissa (4A)

6. Springtown

7. Plano Clark (4A)

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LOCAL ARREST REPORT

PARKER COUNTY

Isaiah Jay Thompson, 25, of Springtown, was arrested Sept. 26 by Weatherford Police officers and charged with possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 2, less than one gram, a state jail felony. He posted $7,500 bond and was released the following day.

Christopher Alfred Grant, 56, of Springtown, was arrested Oct. 2 by Parker County Sheriff’s deputies and charged with possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1, less than one gram, a state jail felony. He posted $15,000 bond and was released the following day.

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Chamber welcomes local businesses

The Springtown Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Ross Land and Real Estate, a property management and real estate firm located at 3052 West. Hwy. 199. For more information, call William Ross at (817) 595-3844.

The Springtown Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting Sept. 13 for Terry’s New Dimensions Millwork, Inc. a custom counter top and cabinetry shop owned by David and Chris Terry. The shop is located at 4455 North FM 51 in Weatherford. More information is available by calling (817) 613-1490 or visiting their website, terryscabinets.com.

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Metal donation benefits SHS welders

When Springtown ISD welding instructor David Owen sent his students home with a request for scrap metal to help supply the school’s welding class, one parent read it and had an idea.

Rob Richey, father of Austin Richey, works for the Parker County Judge’s office.

After talking with a coworker, Richey made a call to Pct. 1 Commissioner George Conley, an SHS graduate and a former student of the very class now in need of his help.

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Springtown’s superheroes celebrate National Night Out

Local law enforcement, including Springtown Police officers, and other area first responders gathered at Newby Pavilion to celebrate National Night Out Oct. 2. One, SPD Detective Jamie Oliver donned an Iron Man constume of his own making to entertain visitors. Officers pictured are (l-r) Ofc. Eric Parrish, Cpl. Jason Cobb, Sgt. Chance Kidd, Oliver, Lt. Cres Salazar, Ofc. Katy Waycasey, and Cheif of Police Tony Motley.

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Bike rally here next weekend

The annual All-American Bicycle Rally arrives next weekend, and registration for the event continues.

On Saturday, Oct. 13, bikers will ride in the event which benefits the Spring-town Area Chamber of Commerce

Meandering through north central and north western Parker County, there are four courses to choose from – 6, 28, 54, or 74 miles.

Everything gets underway at Springtown High School, which also serves as the finish line.

There, riders will be able to shower and enjoy a BBQ sandwich, compliments of Dickey’s.

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SOS band showcase Oct. 13 Volunteers sought for annual event

In less than two weeks, hundreds of high school band students will pour into Porcupine Stadium as they do every year.

On Oct. 13, the Sound of Springtown Showcase will once again take place at the stadium.

The annual marching band competition will feature several area high school groups, and Springtown’s own band will perform an exhibition routine.

Nineteen bands, in addition to SOS, from 3A, 4A, 5A, and 6A high schools are scheduled to perform during the showcase

Volunteers are needed.

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Act now to beat flu season

October marks the beginning of flu season, and officials with the Tarrant County Public Health Department (TCPHD) are urging people to be prepared.

Though there haven’t been many positive cases of the flu in Tarrant County as of a Sept. 15 report – of 572 tests, 2.3 percent of those tested had the flu – now is the time to take preventative measures, like getting a flu shot, according to TCPHD.

Last year’s flu season was the worst for the North Texas area since the swine flu outbreak in 2009, and claimed 34 lives in Tarrant County and one in Parker County.